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La Vecina brings Oaxacan cuisine to life over live wood-fire and heirloom corn from Mexico. As “The Neighbor,” we welcome everyone with genuine hospitality, thoughtfully sourced Mexican cuisine, and an agave rich bar.

To book your reservation, please use the link below.

Book your La Vecina reservation on Resy

Dinner Dessert Lunch Cocktails Specials

Dinner

STARTERS

Ostiones

wood baked oysters, crispy bacon, chipotle chile butter, chive 9

Pulpo Veracruz

grilled octopus, crema de aji amarillo & saffron, olive chimichurri 13

Queso Fundido

chorizo rojo, chile toreado, ancho chile, queso mixto 9

Guacamole

herby avocado, onions, jalapeño, totopos 7

Guava Camaron

wood grilled shrimp, epazote, garlic, cilantro, guava bbq 12

Burrata

sotol-pineapple coulis, pickled pepper, black bean, greens, ancho chile, totopos 12

Salsa Tasting

roja, morita, avocado verde 5

Ensalada

avocado, queso fresco, radish, sunflower seed, pepita chile vinaigrette 9

Aguachile de Camaron Ceviche

grapefruit, pineapple, shrimp, guajillo chile oil, crispy garlic, avocado 12

Scallop Crudo

mango, cucumber, toasted coconut, pickled chile, red onion, yogurt, lime 14

NIXTAMAL

heirloom corn from oaxaca, cooked & ground by us

Avocado Tacos

crunchy avocado, sunflower seed, walnut salsa macha, pickled jicama, cilantro, chipotle aioli, coconut cream 12

Tlacoyo

stuffed blue masa - black bean puree, cotija, cheddar jack, curtido, avocado salsa verde 10

Betabel Tostada

ash roasted beet, walnut salsa macha, radish, pepita, goat cheese 7

Quesadilla

blue masa, queso mixto, avocado salsa verde, crema 9

Chicken Tinga Tacos

chipotle & tomato stewed chicken, black bean puree, red onion, crema, cilantro 12

Pescado Tacos

snapper, smoked pineapple, chipotle slaw, spicy salsa pastor, avocado salsa verde 13

Cochinita Tacos

achiote pork shoulder, black bean puree, salsa verde cruda, radish, cilantro 12

WOOD FIRED SPECIALS

best enjoyed when shared with friends & accompanied with mezcal

Tampiqueña

16oz bone-in ribeye, salsa chile morita, sliced avocado, roasted garlic 43

Pollo Dominguero

wood roasted chicken, spring onion, avocado salsa verde half 22 / full 38

Seared Scallops

roasted corn & leeks, red potato, bacon, pickled peppers, coconut-mango puree 21

Lamb Rack

epazote rub, ancho squash, kale, salsa morita half 25 / full 45

LADOS

Elotes

corn on the cob, chipotle mayo, cotija, ancho dust 3

Charros Blancos

white beans, smoked onion, bacon, cilantro, adobo 5

Poblano Pave

potato, chile, manchego cheese, pastor salsa 6

Dessert

Pastel de Chocolate

flourless chocolate-chile cake, vanilla bean anglaise 9

Plátanos

fire roasted plantains with cajeta caramel, toasted pecans, cinnamon ice cream 9

Natilla de Leche

spanish custard, cinnamon, raspberry 8

Mango y Fresa

mango, strawberry, whipped cream, macadamia nut brittle 8

Lunch

Served daily from 11am to 3pm

Burrata

sotol-pineapple coulis, pickled pepper, black bean, greens, ancho chile, totopos 12

Scallop Crudo

mango, cucumber, toasted coconut, pickled chile, red onion, yogurt, lime 14

Queso Fundido

chorizo rojo, chile toreado, ancho chile, queso mixto 9

Guava Camaron

wood grilled shrimp, epazote, garlic, cilantro, guava bbq 12

Taco Plate- pick 3 tacos from below, all made on heirloom corn from Oaxaca. Cooked and ground by us & served with charros blancos 10

Avocado Taco

crunchy avocado, sunflower seed, walnut salsa macha, radish, jicama, cilantro, chipotle aioli, coconut cream

Cochinita Taco

achiote pork shoulder, black bean puree, salsa verde cruda, radish, cilantro

Chicken Tinga Taco

chipotle & tomato stewed chicken, black bean puree, red onion, crema, cilantro

Betabel Taco

ash roasted beet, salsa macha, radish, pepita, goat cheese

Pescado Taco

snapper, smoked pineapple, chipotle slaw, spicy salsa pastor, avocado salsa verde, cilantro avocado salsa verde

LUNCH SPECIALS:

Ensalada

avocado, queso fresco, radish, sunflower see, pepita chile vinaigrette 9 +shrimp 6 +chicken 5

Soup & Salad

half salad and cup of soup 9

Sopa del Dia

daily soup offering, bowl 6 cup 3

Shrimp Torta Sandwich

shrimp, poblano crema, chipotle slaw, tomato, bibb lettuce & a small side of charros 12

Carne Asada Torta Sandwich

ancho chile skirt steak, avocado, queso fresco, black bean puree, bibb lettuce, chipotle mayo, tomato & a small side of charros 12

Quesadilla

blue masa, queso mixto, avocado salsa verde, crema and your choice of rajas, chicken tinga or pork cochinita 10

Cocktails

House Margarita

tequila, curacao, lime, black salt 6

Avenchata

oat milk, coconut blend, reposado tequila, cinnamon 9

Naked & Famous

mezcal, aperol, yellow chartreuse, lime 12

Seasonal Agua Fresca

vodka, raspberry, clove, citrus, sparkling wine 9

Casa Paloma

tequila, ancho chile, lime, agave, grapefruit 11

Mary Quite Contrary

tequila, tomatillo bloody mary mix, charred lime, pea shoots 11

San Luis Old Fashioned

mezcal, tequila, agave, house spiced chocolate bitters 11

The Bellringer

tequila, gin, yellow bell pepper, basil, lime 10

La Vecina Sour

strawberry infused mezcal, lillet blanc, lemon, aquafaba 11

Hombre Alto

mezcal, pimms, acidulated orange, cranberry, aromatic bitters 12

Specials

Join us for Happy Hour daily 3-6pm

$5 margaritas & casa palomas

$5 wine by the glass

$3 draft pours

$5 select mezcal cocktails all day

Mezcal Monday

$5 select mezcal cocktails all day

$10 Torta + charros during lunch and dinner service

Torta Tuesday

$10 Torta + charros during lunch and dinner service

$10 custom cocktails in 400 Rabbits crafted specifically for each guest from 6pm to close

Workshop Wednesday

$10 custom cocktails in 400 Rabbits crafted specifically for each guest from 6pm to close

Events

To host an event at La Vecina, please use the link below.

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The classic taste of wood-fired cooking and thoughtfully sourced ingredients, makes all the difference in our dishes. 🔥
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At 6pm, {every Wednesday through Saturday} our hidden bar @400rabbitsbar opens its doors. Find your reservations now on Resy.com under La Vecina. Salud!
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Planning an event? Reserve our loft for your next meeting, party, or celebration! 🎉
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Valentine’s Day sneak peek! ❤️ strawberry infused vodka, chocolate infused mezcal, cream, cherry liqueur❤️ Make your reservations now on Resy.com
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La Vecina brings Oaxacan cuisine to life over live wood-fire and heirloom corn from Mexico. As “The Neighbor,” we welcome everyone with genuine hospitality, thoughtfully sourced Mexican cuisine, and an agave rich bar.

To book your reservation, please use the link below.

Events

Event Inquiries

FOLLOW US

@lavecinarestaurante

Iowa River Landing

211 E 9th St #135
Coralville, IA — 52241

319-359-1343

La Vecina brings Oaxacan cuisine to life over live wood-fire and heirloom corn from Mexico. As “The Neighbor,” we welcome everyone with genuine hospitality, thoughtfully sourced Mexican cuisine, and an agave rich bar.To book your reservation, please use the link below.

Events

Event Inquiries

FOLLOW US

@lavecinarestaurante

Iowa River Landing

211 E 9th St #135Coralville, IA — 52241

319-359-1343

La Vecina brings Oaxacan cuisine to life over live wood-fire and heirloom corn from Mexico. As “The Neighbor,” we welcome everyone with genuine hospitality, thoughtfully sourced Mexican cuisine, and an agave rich bar.

To book your reservation, please use the link below.

211 E 9th St #135
Coralville, IA — 52241